Education Development Center (EDC), 3 Positions, Deadline Septenmber 11, 2009.

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (EDC)

Education Development Center Inc. (EDC), a US-based, non-profit education research and development organization, is implementing the USAID Prepara Ami ba Servisu (PAS) program in Timor Leste. This program provides young, minimally-educated rural men and women with a workforce preparation program that combines off-the-job instruction with on-the-job training.

We are currently seeking dynamic and qualified person for the following positions:

1. Program Assistant

Work closely with Program Team and the International Technical Advisor to achieve the two objectives of the PAS program: increasing the ability of youth to earn a livelihood and building the capacity of local NGO partners to deliver work readiness programming.

Specific duties:

· Responsible for all logistical and administrative support required by Program Staff

· Assist the Curriculum Team in delivery of trainings and provision of high quality curriculum

· Assist the Work Experience/Accompaniment Team in the creation of high-quality work experience and guidance of youth during the accompaniment phase of the program.

· May be asked to assist the Monitoring & Evaluation Associate with data entry

· Ability to translate from English to Tetum a plus

2. Grant Associate

The Grant Associate will be working closely with the local partners to ensure financial and administrative compliance of sub-grantees are attained. This includes review and monitoring of the monthly financial reports of the local partners including but not limited to the review of receipts, vouchers, cash forecast and liquidation. Occasional trips to districts may be necessary for site visit and monitoring.

The successful candidate should have at least 2-3 years relevant experience from reputable organization. Attractive remuneration awaits the right candidate.

3. Information Technology Associate or Specialist

This is a senior position responsible to improve and maintain the IT infrastructure for PAS program. This includes providing reliable IT support to all PAS personnel in Dili including server maintenance, network management, data base management and troubleshooting of general IT issues on daily basis.

The successful candidate should possess academic qualification in IT, with 2-3 years experience as IT Officer or Associate from reputable organization. Attractive remuneration awaits the right candidate.

For the above position, candidates must be Timorese citizens. Candidates must have a working knowledge of English (reading, writing and speaking) and must speak Tetun and/or Bahasa Indonesian.

All applicants should submit a CV highlighting relevant work experience and three references with phone numbers and/or email addresses included. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. All applications are due by September 11, 2009 but will remain open until position is filled. Applications should be sent to PAS@edc.org.